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While there have been important advances in women’s leadership in politics, as of November 1 2017, women make up only 7.2% of Heads of State and 6.2% Heads of Government. Data on women representatives in local government, including as mayors, heads of villages and towns, is not well collected and analyzed. The adoption of an SDG indicator on women’s representation in local government is a great step forward in tracking progress on gender balance, allowing for the systematic collection and analysis of data on women in local government. Women’s access to and continued role in leadership positions is challenged by a range of barriers, including discriminatory laws and practices, as well as social norms that prescribe traditional roles and attitudes towards women’s participation in leadership and decision-making roles. Proactive gender-equality policies within political parties and local government structures, including quotas and special temporary measures, gender-sensitive approaches to electoral processes, support networks, mentoring, training, and engagement of male champions, can all help promote women’s role in political leadership. 

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Female politician urge women to support, not castigate one another

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Female politician urge women to support, not castigate one another

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The Coordinator, Afikpo North East Development Center, Comrade Ibe Immaculata Nnenna has urged women to encourage/support fellow women in office rather than castigate or seek their downfall.

The female politician spoke at a one-day high level multi-stakeholder’s roundtable on improving women’s political participation in Nigeria.

The event was organised by a Civil Society Organisation, Women Aid Collective, in partnership with UN Women, with support from the Government of Canada.

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The Coordinator, Afikpo North East Development Center, Comrade Ibe Immaculata Nnenna has urged women to encourage/support fellow women in office rather than castigate or seek their downfall.

The female politician spoke at a one-day high level multi-stakeholder’s roundtable on improving women’s political participation in Nigeria.

The event was organised by a Civil Society Organisation, Women Aid Collective, in partnership with UN Women, with support from the Government of Canada.

Women, not men, are major hindrance to women’s political breakthrough

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November 22, 2024

Women, not men, are major hindrance to women’s political breakthrough

The politician spoke at a one-day high level multi-stakeholder’s roundtable on enhancing women’s political participation in Nigeria.

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The politician spoke at a one-day high level multi-stakeholder’s roundtable on enhancing women’s political participation in Nigeria.

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Black women still face systemic barriers to political leadership

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Black women still face systemic barriers to political leadership

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Beyond the ballot box

The election results reflect broader societal patterns affecting advancement in politics and other spheres. Despite increasing representation in various fields, the path to executive positions remains complex. This reality resonates particularly with established professionals who have navigated similar dynamics throughout their careers.

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Beyond the ballot box

The election results reflect broader societal patterns affecting advancement in politics and other spheres. Despite increasing representation in various fields, the path to executive positions remains complex. This reality resonates particularly with established professionals who have navigated similar dynamics throughout their careers.

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Call to include South Sudan women in leadership

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Call to include South Sudan women in leadership

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South Sudan UN Women Country Representative Rukaiya Mohammed has underscored the importance of dialogue in empowering women.

Mohammed expressed the sentiments during the three-day inter-generational dialogue on women’s leadership and political participation from East Africa.

The workshop held in Juba created a platform on breaking barriers for women in leadership.

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South Sudan UN Women Country Representative Rukaiya Mohammed has underscored the importance of dialogue in empowering women.

Mohammed expressed the sentiments during the three-day inter-generational dialogue on women’s leadership and political participation from East Africa.

The workshop held in Juba created a platform on breaking barriers for women in leadership.

Reflections on Women's Political Leadership in South Asia

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November 13, 2024

Reflections on Women's Political Leadership in South Asia

In this final episode of Season 1, we reflect upon what women political leaders in South Asia have told us about their career journeys with our guests. We delve into bringing role models closer to youth, especially young women aspiring to be in politics.

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In this final episode of Season 1, we reflect upon what women political leaders in South Asia have told us about their career journeys with our guests. We delve into bringing role models closer to youth, especially young women aspiring to be in politics.

Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

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November 13, 2024

Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

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Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

Was the Trump Election a Setback for Women? Even Women Do Not Agree.

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November 12, 2024

Was the Trump Election a Setback for Women? Even Women Do Not Agree.

To many left-leaning Americans, it is resoundingly clear that women who backed Donald J. Trump in the presidential election voted against their own self-interest.

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To many left-leaning Americans, it is resoundingly clear that women who backed Donald J. Trump in the presidential election voted against their own self-interest.

It’s 2024 — we need more women in politics

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November 12, 2024

It’s 2024 — we need more women in politics

In elections across the globe, the spotlight has been trained on the question of women’s representation, and rightly so. How vibrant can a democracy be if half of its population does not find adequate representation in politics or in the corridors of power?

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In elections across the globe, the spotlight has been trained on the question of women’s representation, and rightly so. How vibrant can a democracy be if half of its population does not find adequate representation in politics or in the corridors of power?

Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Empowerment

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November 11, 2024

Beyond Numbers: Understanding the Influence of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Empowerment

Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

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Gender quotas have become an important mechanism for promoting gender equality in political representation.

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